"WOW... got this from Screwfix today, for a job needing finishing, as last cheap planer went up in smoke......(don't buy cheap).. Finished job in 10 mins, by hand planer I would still be at it .... Would recommend this product without hesitation, Normally I would but Dewalt tools, but last tool I brought was a Makita circular saw, so impressed i'd try their planer.....Make no mistake you can't go wrong with Mikita tools..... Downside .... No carry case... and no dust bag. but don't let that put you off from the quality of this planer....."